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Savory Smoked Trout Spread

July 12, 2016 by Karen Giebel 2 Comments

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Are you looking for a special treat for your summer gatherings? Well, look no further! Sparky has been fishing for Rainbow Trout down in Curlew Lake outside of our little town. They are pretty abundant this year and he never fails to catch his limit. Now, I like a baked trout now and then, but after that what to do with them? Catch and release is always an option but then Sparky decided to try his hand at smoking the trout. Absolutely fantastic results after brining them for 24 hours! His work being done, he then passed the smoked fish on to me to see what I could come up with to make them even more delectable. You be the judge but I think this Smoked Trout Spread would be raved about on the menu at any top quality restaurant. We took it to a potluck 4th of July picnic and it went over very, very well. So, you don’t have access to smoked trout where you live? No worries, I think any smoked firm white fish would work perfectly. Don’t hesitate to experiment a bit! I always think that recipes should be a starting point and the cook should feel free to make it their “own.”

Here’s what I used. Let’s build us some Savory Smoked Trout Spread!

Spread Ingredients

Here we go. I’ll share with you Dan’s “I caught some, let’s fix them and get ‘er smoked,” then on to THE recipe! If you’d like to try your hand at smoking your own trout to use in this spread, I will be happy to share Dan’s secret recipe 🙂

First, go to Curlew Lake and come home with these beauties.

Fresh Fish

Fillet them out. Then put them in a zippered bag with the brine for 24 hours.

Filleted Fish

After brining,pat the fish fillets dry and get your smoker ready.

Brined Fish

Oil the grills and place the brined trout on them. Make sure there is enough room in between the fillets for the smoke to circulate.

Ready for Smoker Fish

Sparky smoked these for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Depends on their size.

Smoker Fish

Perfection!

Smoked Trout

Dan flaking off the fish and removing any tiny pin bones.

Boning Fish

Now it’s my turn!

Savory Smoked Trout Spread

Smokey, creamy, scrumptious, mouthwatering delightfulness! A great way to impress friends and relatives with something unique at your summertime gatherings this year. A few simple ingredients elevates smoked trout to gourmet status. I think this would be a fantastic addition to a Holiday buffet too.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 11 mins
Servings 1 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces Smoked Trout or other smoked white fish
  • 8 Ounce plus 3 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup dairy Sour Cream
  • 2 TBSP Horseradish not "Sauce"
  • 2 TBSP Red Onion finely minced
  • 2 TBSP snipped Parsley
  • 3 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Tsp ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Everything

  • Place the softened Cream Cheese, Sour Cream and Horseradish in a Food Processor or Blender and pulse until smooth. Add the flaked Smoked Trout and pulse until well combined. Place this mixture into a small mixing bowl and add the Red Onion, Lemon Juice and Parsley. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until it firms up. Serve with a variety of crackers. I found, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit type crackers work really well. Garnish if you are so inclined with chopped Capers, Lemon Zest, a dash of fresh Dill or a sprinkle of Paprika. Enjoy!
  • Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you all have a summer of making memories with friends and family. Journey on!
  • Hugs and much love from me, Karen, TJG
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Comments

  1. Lin says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:34 am

    Excellent. So glad you posted this. It was yummy at the 4th celebration. Thank you!.

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    • Karen Castleberry Giebel says

      July 16, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Lin, Next time we smoke a bunch, I’ll get some to you and Jim.

      Hugs,

      Karen

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Karen Giebel, the Journey GirlHello and "WELCOME" to the Journey Girl! I'm Karen, a happy, optimistic retired RN living out my dreams with my husband Dan up here in the back of the beyond in Ferry County, Washington. High up in the mountains just 20 miles from the border with British Columbia, Canada. I enjoy writing and sharing with my friends all about our lives raising Alpacas, growing our gardens, all the gorgeous birds and wildlife that surround us. Sharing stories of our daily lives as we travel this journey through life. Cooking is my passion and I solve all the world's problem while standing at my stove and I love sharing my recipes with you. I am glad you are all here with me today and every day. Journey on!

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